Were caught in limbo between the aftermath of one murder and the aftermath of others.
Theres a sense some of it could be stopped if the right people would just pay attention.
What does Cut have against this case?

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All of those things she called you, you are!
Sam yells as Dierdre breaks down crying.
Sam has manipulated suspects before, but this has to be the most upsetting con hes ever played.
Her confession is beside the point.
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But Sam gets his confession.
A news piece runs the next day, to the sound of wailing from Cuts office.
Sam looks at Charmain: I recognize that voice.
Does he remember a name, or does he just have a vague sense that the guy sounded familiar?
And why did that guy actually sound familiar?
Charmains new friend Anna, whos busy teaching her how to call out chauvinism, isnt totally on board.
When Leonard seems ready to start a shooting of his own, Charmain goes to Sam for advice.
Sam responds with a pep talk thats one-part encouragement, one-part tough love.
She wont get another chance.
Its all true, but he neglects to mention how quickly Laika died in space.
In any case, the conversation ends with a pair of genuine smiles.
Sam and Charmain: still the most functional relationship on this show.
As for Shafe and Kristin, theyre at odds thanks to the shootout between the cops and the Panthers.
As soon as news hits the precinct, Shafe speeds to Panther HQ to ensure his wife is okay.
You dont like that feeling?
Wondering if Im okay, if Im coming home, whos going to watch after Bernadette?
So now its your turn.
(Everybodys got a spot.)
The truth is out for all of 30 seconds.
How long will he last?
Drugs are also giving Charlie some trouble this week.
(I dont know if he was resurrected as much as just hes a big dude.)
Emma tries another tactic.
She just wants him to know shes better now.
Im staying with Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys!
she chirps, which is somehow hilarious in her everyday overachieving teen voice.
Emma waltzes out of the station, proud of herself, and right into a black car.
Mr. Wilson sent us for you, claims a man in a suit.
She needs Emma to put in some face time, so Grace makes a call to her father.
The car is almost definitely his doing.
He has no intention of following through.